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Scoman Family History

Scoman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sloman, Soman, Scoma, Coman, Roman, Yeoman, Oman, Cogan, Selman

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Where is the Scoman family from?

You can see how Scoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scoman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scoman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Scoman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scoman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Scoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Scoman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Scoman. For the veterans among your Scoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Scoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scoman in 1978 was 72, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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